2001-2003 Dodge Dakota Service & Repair Manual

GROUP TAB LOCATOR Introduction 0 Lubrication & Maintenance 2 Suspension 3 Differential & Driveline 5 Brakes 6 Clutch 7 Cooling 8A Audio 8B Chime/Buzzer 8E Electronic Control Modules 8F Engine Systems 8G Heated Systems 8H Horn 8I Ignition Control 8J Instrument Cluster 8L Lamps 8M Message Systems 8N Power Systems 8O Restraints 8P Speed Control 8Q Vehicle Theft Security 8R Wipers/Washers 8W Wiring 9 Engine 11 Exhaust System 13 Frame & Bumpers 14 Fuel System 19 Steering 21 Transmission and Transfer Case 22 Tires/Wheels 23 Body 24 Heating & Air Conditioning 25 Emissions Control 30 New Vehicle Preparation Component and System Index Service Manual Comment Forms (Rear of Manual)

INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS page page VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL DESCRIPTION ............................ 1 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DESCRIPTION ............................ 2 VECI LABEL DESCRIPTION ............................ 3 BODY CODE PLATE DESCRIPTION ............................ 3 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION PLATE DESCRIPTION ............................ 4 INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS DESCRIPTION ............................ 4 FASTENER IDENTIFICATION DESCRIPTION ............................ 5 FASTENER USAGE DESCRIPTION ............................ 5 METRIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ............................ 8 TORQUE REFERENCES DESCRIPTION ........................... 10 VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL DESCRIPTION A vehicle safety certification label is attached to every DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicle. The label certifies that the vehicle conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The label also lists: • Month and year of vehicle manufacture. • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The gross front and rear axle weight ratings (GAWR’s) are based on a minimum rim size and maximum cold tire inflation pressure. • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). • Type of vehicle. • Type of rear wheels. • Bar code. • Month, Day and Hour (MDH) of final assembly. • Paint and Trim codes. • Country of origin. The label is located on the driver-side door shut- face (Fig. 1). All communications or inquiries regarding the vehicle should include the Month-Day-Hour and Vehicle Identification Number. Fig. 1 Vehicle Safety Certification Label AN INTRODUCTION 1

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DESCRIPTION The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is attached to the top left side of the instrument panel (Fig. 2). The VIN contains 17 characters that provide data concerning the vehicle. Refer to the decoding chart to determine the identification of a vehicle. VIN DECODING INFORMATION POSITION INTERPRETATION CODE = DESCRIPTION 1 Country of Origin 1= USA 2 Make B = Dodge 3 Vehicle Type 7 = Truck 4 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating F = 4001-5000 lbs. G = 5001-6000 lbs. H = 6001-7000 lbs. 5 Vehicle Line G = Dakota Dakota Sport Dakota 4x4 L = Dakota Dakota Sport Dakota 4x2 6 Series 2 = Dakota Dakota Sport Dakota SLT 7 Body Style 2 = Club Cab A = Quad Cab 6 = Conventional Cab 8 Engine P = 2.5L X = 3.9L N=4.7L Y = 5.2L Z = 5.9L 9 Check Digit 10 Model Year 1=2001 11 Assembly Plant S = Warren Truck Assembly 12 Thru 17 Vehicle Build Sequence Assembly Sequence Fig. 2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 1 - VIN 2 INTRODUCTION AN

VECI LABEL DESCRIPTION All vehicles are equipped with a combined VECI label. This label is located in the engine compart- ment (Fig. 3). The VECI label contains the following: • Engine family and displacement • Evaporative family • Emission control system schematic • Certification application • Engine timing specifications (if adjustable) • Idle speeds (if adjustable) • Spark plug and gap The label also contains an engine vacuum schematic. There are unique labels for vehicles built for sale in the state of California and the country of Canada. Canadian labels are written in both the English and French languages. These labels are per- manently attached and cannot be removed without defacing information and destroying label. BODY CODE PLATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION AND DECODING A metal body code plate is attached to the floor pan under the passenger seat. Remove the passenger seat, door sill scuff plate and pull back the carpet to access the body code plate. There are seven lines of information on the body code plate. Lines 5, 6, and 7 are not used to define service information. Informa- tion reads from left to right, starting with line 4 in the center of the plate to line 1 at the bottom of the plate (Fig. 4). The last code imprinted on a vehicle code plate will be followed by the imprinted word END. When two vehicle code plates are required, the last available spaces on the first plate will be imprinted with the letters CTD (for continued). When a second vehicle code plate is necessary, the first four spaces on each row will not be used because of the plate overlap. BODY CODE PLATE—LINE 4 DIGITS 1 THROUGH 12 Vehicle Order Number DIGITS 13, 14, AND 15 Open Space DIGITS 16, 17, AND 18 Car Line Shell • AN1 = Dakota 4 X 2 • AN5 = Dakota 4 X 4 DIGIT 19 Price Class • L = Dakota (All) DIGITS 20 AND 21 Body Type • 31 = Dakota Club Cab (130.9 in. Wheel Base) • 61 = Dakota (111.9 in. Wheel Base) • 62 = Dakota (123.9 in. Wheel Base) BODY CODE PLATE—LINE 3 DIGITS 1,2, AND 3 Paint Procedure Fig. 3 VECI Label Location 1 - VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL Fig. 4 Body Code AN INTRODUCTION 3

DIGIT 4 Open Space DIGITS 5 THROUGH 8 Primary Paint Refer to Group 23, Body for color codes. DIGIT 9 Open Space DIGITS 10 THROUGH 13 Secondary Paint DIGIT 14 Open Space DIGITS 15 THROUGH 18 Interior Trim Code DIGIT 19 Open Space DIGITS 20, 21, AND 22 Engine Code • EPE = 2.5 L 4 cyl. MPI Gasoline • EHC = 3.9 L 6 cyl. MPI Gasoline • ELF = 5.2 L 8 cyl. MPI Gasoline • ELM = 5.9 L 8 cyl. MPI Gasoline BODY CODE PLATE—LINE 2 DIGITS 1, 2, AND 3 Transmission Codes • DDK = 5–Speed Manual (NVG 1500) • DDQ = 5–Speed Manual (AX15) • DDC = 5–Speed Manual (NVG 3500) • DGK = 4–Speed Automatic (42RE) • DGW = 4–Speed Automatic (44RE) • DGT = 4–Speed Automatic (46RE) DIGIT 4 Open Space DIGIT 5 Market Code • B = International • C = Canada • M = Mexico • U = United States DIGIT 6 Open Space DIGITS 7 THROUGH 23 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Refer to Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) para- graph for proper breakdown of VIN code. BODY CODE PLATE—LINE 1 DIGITS 1 THROUGH 6 Body-in-white assembly sequence. DIGITS 7 THROUGH 9 Open Space DIGITS 10 THROUGH 12 Cargo box code • XBS = Sweptline DIGITS 13 THROUGH 16 Open Space EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION PLATE DESCRIPTION The Equipment Identification Plate (Fig. 5) is located at the left, front of the inner hood panel. The plate lists information concerning the vehicle as fol- lows: • The model. • The wheelbase. • The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). • The T.O.N. (order number). • The optional and special equipment installed on the vehicle. Refer to the information listed on the plate when ordering replacement parts. INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS DESCRIPTION The graphic symbols illustrated in the following International Control and Display Symbols Chart (Fig. 6) are used to identify various instrument controls. The symbols correspond to the controls and dis- plays that are located on the instrument panel. Fig. 5 Equipment Identification Plate—Typical 4 INTRODUCTION AN BODY CODE PLATE (Continued)

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